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Red Sox designated first baseman-outfielder David McCarty for assignment.

McCarty, who had just four at-bats this season, had to see the writing on the wall when the Red Sox announced the signing of John Olerud. Olerud will eventually take McCarty's role. For now, however, Kevin Youkilis will back up Kevin Millar at first base. Mon, May 2, 2005 01:42:00 PM

The Red Sox are expected to designate David McCarty for assignment later today.

Boston needs to create a spot on the 40-man roster for tonight's starter, Jeremi Gonzalez. McCarty will either be traded, released or placed on waivers. If he makes it through waivers, he will have the option of becoming a free agent or reporting to Triple-A. Mon, May 2, 2005 08:53:00 AM

Red Sox purchased the contract of first baseman-outfielder David McCarty.

Boston's roster is set, with McCarty claiming the final spot on the bench. Blaine Neal has made the team as a reliever, but the Red Sox will likely try to sneak him through waivers after Curt Schilling comes off the DL. Sat, Apr 2, 2005 03:38:00 PM

Depth Charts

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times mentioned Blake Swihart as a possible trade target for the Rays.

The Rays were known to be interested in Jason Castro before he signed a three-year, $24.5 million deal with Minnesota earlier this month. With Castro off the market, the Rays are likely to explore trade options at catcher. One possibility is Swihart, who could be expendable now that Sandy Leon has emerged as Boston's everyday catcher. Swihart was playing left field when he hurt his ankle last season, though the Red Sox claim he'll enter spring training as a catcher.

Updating an earlier report, the Giants have not discussed trading for Pablo Sandoval, according to MLB.com's Chris Haft.

Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reported Friday that the Giants were considering trying to acquire Sandoval from the Red Sox but Haft said that isn't the case. The Giants are content with starting Eduardo Nunez at third base and are focused on upgrading at closer. GM Bobby Evans confirmed that Sandoval is not on the team's radar. "I’m not aware of any consideration of a reunion, but we’ll never forget all that he meant to the Giants organization," said Evans. Coming off shoulder surgery, Sandoval will presumably compete with Travis Shaw and Brock Holt for the starting job third base job in Boston this spring.

Mookie Betts underwent a successful right knee arthroscopy, chondroplasty and a loose body removal on Thursday.

Betts battled soreness in the knee throughout the second half, making his .338/.388/.547 batting line with 13 home runs and 54 RBI after the break all the more impressive. He's expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Red Sox ease him into things.

Workman missed the entire 2016 season while rehabbing from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He should be ready for the start of spring training in 2017, but the 28-year-old right-hander is going to have to prove himself worthy of a spot in the Boston bullpen.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that Carson Smith (elbow) could be ready by June 1 next year.

Smith underwent Tommy John surgery back in May, so the Red Sox are aiming for his return at a little over 12 months. The 27-year-old reliever owns a dominant 2.00 ERA and 104/26 K/BB ratio in 81 career innings and could be quite the weapon if he comes back healthy, but regaining full strength can often take closer to 15 months.